Data Platform Implementation Lead Consultant

Summary

Join Withum's Digital Consulting team as a Data Platform Implementation Lead Consultant! Drive technical delivery excellence, providing implementation leadership and guidance across data platform initiatives. You will lead technical implementation of enterprise-scale solutions, guide teams in best practices, and ensure delivery excellence across multiple projects. This role requires strong technical expertise in modern data platforms, data engineering, and cloud infrastructure. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, with specific salary ranges provided for several locations. Withum values thought leadership and industry recognition, offering opportunities for professional growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in data platform implementation
• Proven track record of leading complex data platform projects
• Strong understanding of modern data architecture patterns

Responsibilities

• Lead technical implementation of enterprise-scale data platform solutions
• Provide hands-on technical leadership in data platform architecture and implementation
• Guide teams in best practices for data platform development and deployment
• Ensure delivery excellence across multiple concurrent projects
• Collaborate with Service Line Leaders to maintain technical delivery standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate
• Databricks Certified Data Engineer Professional
• Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate
• Databricks Lakehouse Platform Administrator
• Demonstrated thought leadership in data platform implementation and architecture
• Track record of conference speaking engagements at events like: Microsoft Ignite/Build
• Data + AI Summit
• PASS Data Community Summit
• Enterprise Data World
• Industry recognition such as: Microsoft MVP in Data Platform, AI, or related categories
• Databricks Champion
• Published technical content (blogs, articles, whitepapers)
• Active technical community contributions (open source, technical forums)

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package
• Bonus program (for eligible roles) based on individual and firm performance